2016 Chevrolet Malibu: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Oct 22, 2025 · Acceleration, Electrical · LA

The engine power reduced came light came on along with service stability trac. The car would stall after going into auto stop and just shut off. In certain instances it would shutoff when slowed down enough. It was brought in for service where the turbo charge solenoid starter and catalytic converter annd alternator all were replaced due to the turbo braking into pieces and being lodged into the converter and engine. Less than a week later the car returned to stalling at the auto stop feature. When brought in for service it was linked to the alternator and engine control module and mass air flow sensor. The car was then serviced again six months later for the alternator again. Now the car is once again stuck in engine power reduced with no direct codes linked to the problem and the starter was replaced and now the engine is remaining in limp mode. The car has stalled multiple times on not only at stop lights but on the highway and while turning at busy intersections causing traffic jams and even a side collision. The engine light as remained on since the day I got the car.

Filed Jun 21, 2024 · Engine · VA

Driving and the car does not shift correctly when speeding up onto the interstate and then engine light comes on and words engine power is reduced comes on. Called Chevrolet and can no longer drive vehicle.

Filed May 10, 2024 · CA

THIS HAS HAPPENED ON AN ALMOST DAILY BASIS SINCE 4/30/2024 stabilitrack warning on Ipc, security light, power steering goes out on freeway-while turning in an intersection-going 75 on the freeway while changing lanes, IPC displays ice warning when 90• outside, erratic shifting(being stuck in 2nd gear until it shifts to 4th), no start no crank condition ( I replaced the battery,had alternator tested, tested fuses, fuel pressure test, checked spark plugs and coil packs) key fob not unlocking doors or remote starting (battery was changed) passenger seat will only recline on one side, power mirrors erratically moving without user adjustment, Climate control sporadically disconnects (no lights in dash no power at all) I have not taken it to a dealership I can’t afford the outrageous prices. I have had my father (certified ford technician) inspect the car. This car has become unsafe for me to drive with my children and I am terrified that it’s going to cause us to wreck and cause serious injury or death

Filed May 2, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · IN

While driving, my car will read reduce power engine, and go to 40mph and then i have to pull over and turn off my car and restart, sometimes it will dismiss the problem and drive normal but sometimes it goes right back to reduce power engine and 40mph again. My gears sometimes will be stuck in park.

Filed Jul 21, 2022 · Electrical · IN

my car will not go into park. i have had this problem repaired while under warrenty and now its happening again!!

Filed Oct 1, 2021 · Engine · TX

After driving, the car will not shift into park. The battery is still on. Jiggling the shifter knob, turning the car off and back on, and shifting from another gear to park does not resolve this issue. The battery stays on. I have 20,000 miles on a 2016 model.

Filed May 15, 2021 · Acceleration, Suspension · 69,424 miles · OH

My car won't shift into park sometimes and the suspension is making a poppin noise and my cruise control is not working

Filed Feb 10, 2021 · Acceleration · 41,000 miles · NY

My engine light comes on and 'engine power reduced ' appears on the dashboard. The car's speed drops & I can only drive at 20-25 MPH. I restart the car and it drives fine for 2mins and then goes into limp mode. It's a dangerous situation b/c I'm on the highway doing 60-65 and this happens. I'm thankful I didn't get into an accident. Code p2138 is what makes the engine light come on. Throttle/pedal accelerator .

Filed Jun 15, 2020 · Transmission · 124,579 miles · IL

The gear shift is stuck in the park position. It's not moving and stuck in park.

Filed Jun 27, 2019 · 64,000 miles · IL

When turning my car off in park the key snapped off in the ignition. It got stuck in park and had to be towed home witch was hard since it could not be put into neutral. It broke off all the way up at the key fob.

Filed Apr 7, 2019 · 12,000 miles · IN

Takata recall when shifting into park it will not go into park and you have to mess with it for a few minutes to get into park. When into a forum and it seem to be a common issue

Filed May 8, 2018 · Brakes, Transmission · 30,600 miles · TX

Automatic gear shift failure/ shifter would not go into park when stationary 2016 brake line deterioration, brake fail while vehicle in motion fall 2017 may 2018 loss of power during highway drive at 65 MPH. Car towed to dealer, cause currently under investigation